Added 9 October 2026
miscellaneous
/ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/ adjective
In Latin: miscellāneus, miscellus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about miscellaneous at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds.
an arrangement of assorted spring flowers
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Having many aspects or qualities.
a many-sided subject
Origin
Borrowed from Latin miscellāneus, from miscellus (“mixed”), from misceō (“mix”).
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